Columbia College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,984
students enrolled
564
degrees and certificates a year
27%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$11,316
average net price a year
Tuition $1,465 in state, $8,788 out of state
$32,510
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$39,035
median earnings, 10 years after entry
77% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 28% | 155 |
| Security & protective services | 16% | 88 |
| Health professions | 9% | 50 |
| Psychology | 6% | 33 |
| Natural resources | 6% | 32 |
AI and data programs
Columbia College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Columbia College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Tuolumne County, where the college is.
9
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
5.6%
unemployment in Tuolumne County
2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier
$72,259
median household income
Tuolumne County
38%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in security & protective services, health professions, psychology, which lead to clinical (1 open), human resources (2 open).
Hiring most: Adventist Health (3), Black Oak Casino Resort (2), BurnBot (1), Davron (1), Exact Recruiting (1), Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group (1).
What they hire for: Finance (2), Human Resources (2), Clinical (1), Engineering (1), Operations (1). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Mother Lode Workforce Development Board.
- Mother Lode Job Training - Tuolumne CountySonora · 209-588-1150 · Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed Holidays
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Columbia College?
- Columbia College enrolls about 1,984 students and is a public 2-year institution in Sonora, California. It awards about 564 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Columbia College?
- 27% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Columbia College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,510 six years after entry and $39,035 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Columbia College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Columbia College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Columbia College?
- 9 open professional jobs are listed in Tuolumne County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Adventist Health has the most openings.
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